Maytag CWG3600 - Manual (Page 4)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. The following instructions arc based on safety
considerations and must be strictly followed to eliminate the potential risks of fire, electric shock or
personal injury.
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causii^ property
damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL QAS
• Do not try to light any appliance
• Do not touch any eleOtrical switch; do
not use any phone in; your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a nei^bor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Installation and service;must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier
Installation
Installation of the appliance must conform
with local codes or. if no codes exist, with the
current National Fuel Gas Code. Installation
and adjustment of the appliance must be
performed ONLY by a qucdlfled installer or
service technician in accordance with the
Installation Instructions. See accompanying
Installation Instructions.
Ifeve the Installer show you the location of the
gas shut off valve and how to shut it off in an
emergency.
Be certain all packing materials cire removed
from the oven before operating, to prevent fire
or smoke damaige should the packing material
Ignite.
Observe all Instructions for minimum
clearances to any combustible surfaces. These
should be in accordance with information on
the rating plate and with national fire laws.
If the appliance is installed near a window,
proper precautions should be taken to prevent
the curtains from blowing over the burners
creating a FIRE HAZARD.
Gas lype i
All models are adjustable for use with
NATURAL or LP (bottled] gas. An appliance
adjusted for one type of gas cannot be used
with the other type until adjustments are
made by a qualified service technician.
Gas Odor
If gas odor Is detected, cut off the gas supply
to the appliance. Then, call your installer or
local gas company to have the leak checked.
Never use a match or other flame to locate
a gas leak.
Servicing
Electrical supply must be disconnected before
servicing appllamce.
Do not repair or replace any part of your
appliance unless specifically recommended in
this manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
IN CASE OF FIRE:
1. Turn oven controls off frnineidlatefy.
2. Smptbdr fire or flame wiM a diy;cbedilcal,
' or foam-type extmguisheri or baking
sòda. Do not use water on a;^<ease fire.
3. If the Bre is in the oveii. smother it by
closing the oven door. ’
General
Misuse of appliance doors, such as stepping,
leaning or sitting on the door, may result in
possible tipping of the appliance, breakage of
door and serious injuries.
CAUTION: Do not use an appliance as a step
stool to cabinets above.
Keep area around appliance clear and free
from combustible materials, gcisoline, and
other flammable vapors and materials.
In the event of a prolonged power failure, the
oven CANNOT be operated during a power
failure.
Never use your oven to warm or heat the
room. No cooking
appliance should ever
be used as a space
heater. This
Instruction is based on
safety considerations
to prevent potential
hazard to the
consumer as well as
damage to the
appliance..
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